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“We seek a high standard of corporate governance, operating effectively and efficiently, promoting a culture of openness and debate, and exercising effective stewardship over the Company’s activities”
Responsibilities
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Oversees financial reporting and advises the Board on whether the Annual Report is fair, balanced and understandable.
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Evaluates the appointment and independence of the auditors.
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Oversees portfolio valuation.
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Monitors risk management and internal controls.
![Rob Hutchinson](/media/c2ihp3ex/rob-hutchinson.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=368&height=414&rnd=133310512035630000)
Rob Hutchinson
Chair of the Committee
![Virginia Holmes](/media/r10p25nc/virginia-holmes.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=368&height=414&rnd=133310511897330000)
Virginia Holmes
Senior Independent Director
![Kemal Malik](/media/bfvfvt2z/kemal-malik.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=368&height=414&rnd=133310512020970000)
Kemal Malik
Non-Executive Director
![Gian Piero Reverberi](/media/zwij5bbu/gian-piero-reverberi.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=368&height=414&rnd=133310511913870000)
Gian Piero Reverberi
Non-Executive Director
![Julie Cherrington](/media/qttdsf2q/julie-cherrington.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=368&height=414&rnd=133310511797130000)
Julie Cherrington
Non-Executive Director
Responsibilities
- Recommends Board appointments and appointments to the sub-committees of the Board.
- Advises the Board on the re-election and election of Directors at the Company’s AGM.
- Reviews Board composition and oversees succession planning.
- Supports the Chair in carrying out the Board evaluation each year.
- Reviews compliance with the UK Corporate Governance Code.
![Melanie Gee](/media/zzjpgeh0/melanie-gee.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=368&height=414&rnd=133310511780600000)
Melanie Gee
Chair of the Committee
![Virginia Holmes](/media/r10p25nc/virginia-holmes.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=368&height=414&rnd=133310511897330000)
Virginia Holmes
Senior Independent Director
![Gian Piero Reverberi](/media/zwij5bbu/gian-piero-reverberi.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=368&height=414&rnd=133310511913870000)
Gian Piero Reverberi
Non-Executive Director
![Rob Hutchinson](/media/c2ihp3ex/rob-hutchinson.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=368&height=414&rnd=133310512035630000)
Rob Hutchinson
Non-Executive Director
![Kemal Malik](/media/bfvfvt2z/kemal-malik.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=368&height=414&rnd=133310512020970000)
Kemal Malik
Non-Executive Director
Responsibilities
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Reviews remuneration paid to the Chair of the Board.
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Recommends the remuneration of the Non-Executive Directors.
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Reviews the overall employee cost of the Investment Manager.
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Oversees the incentive scheme that provides long-term rewards to the Investment Manager’s team.
![Gian Piero Reverberi](/media/zwij5bbu/gian-piero-reverberi.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=368&height=414&rnd=133310511913870000)
Gian Piero Reverberi
Chair of the Committee
![Melanie Gee](/media/zzjpgeh0/melanie-gee.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=368&height=414&rnd=133310511780600000)
Melanie Gee
Chair
![Virginia Holmes](/media/r10p25nc/virginia-holmes.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=368&height=414&rnd=133310511897330000)
Virginia Holmes
Senior Independent Director
![Rob Hutchinson](/media/c2ihp3ex/rob-hutchinson.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=368&height=414&rnd=133310512035630000)
Rob Hutchinson
Non-Executive Director
![Cristina Csimma](/media/3lgh4aq3/sy-01_06443.jpg?center=0.28949645900120674,0.43905205409283921&mode=crop&width=368&height=414&rnd=133530098799030000)
Cristina Csimma
Non-Executive Director